The Patriots celebrated a crucial victory on “Sunday Night Football,” defeating the Baltimore Ravens 28-24. The win not only ensured New England a playoff berth, but also elevated quarterback Drake Maye’s status in the MVP race.
Meyer threw for 380 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. As of Monday, FanDuel had Meyer as the second-best odds to win the MVP at +170, trailing only Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had -195 odds.
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Stafford and the Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. However, the loss wasn’t caused by the performance of Stafford, who threw for an impressive 457 yards and three touchdowns.
Meyer still has a chance to win MVP, but he’ll need Stafford to struggle over the next few weeks. In the interim, Los Angeles will face the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals, two teams that have already been eliminated from playoff contention, which could make it difficult for Stafford to struggle.
Meyer will have a chance to improve his numbers over the next two weeks when the Patriots take on the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
Even if Meyer doesn’t win the MVP this season, if he continues his impressive performance, he will likely have a chance to win the award in the next few years.
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